2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · POR 137
2005 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 82,012 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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POR 137 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 82,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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POR 137 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Boxster (POR 137) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
POR 137 Mileage History
- 02/02/202473,128 mi
- 16/07/202473,694 mi+566 mi
- 12/08/202473,723 mi+29 mi
- 06/08/202576,842 mi+3,119 mi
- 07/08/202682,012 mi+5,170 mi
Average of roughly 3,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Bore Scoring (987.1)Serious
3.2 and 3.4 engines are at risk, requiring expensive specialist rebuilds.
- Radiator / Condenser CorrosionModerate
Front intakes collect leaves and road salt, rotting the cooling components.
- IMS Bearing (987.1)Serious
The intermediate shaft bearing on early 987.1 models (2005-2008) shares the same risk as the 996/997.1. The 987.2 (2009+) eliminated the IMS bearing entirely.
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